This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Aquatics Department; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); CFAS Sasebo, Japan. Incumbent serves as a Aquatics Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of one or a combination of one of the following programs at the installation: Aquatics.
Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Aquatics Department; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); CFAS Sasebo, Japan. Incumbent serves as a Aquatics Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of one or a combination of one of the following programs at the installation: Aquatics.
Assists in planning, and implementing a comprehensive, aquatics program, for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents at multiple facilities .
Program includes recreation swim, lap swim, water safety instruction, aquatic events, etc.
Protects lives through aggressive prevention, preparedness, education, emergency medical, and rescue programs.
Ensures all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to swimming pools and waterfronts are posted and observed.
Performs water rescues and land rescues equal to the standard of training when an emergency is taking place (e.g. drowning, medical or trauma in the water, etc.).
Manages respiratory, cardiac and first aid emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation (AED).
Manages the use and maintenance of emergency equipment such as specialized kits and rescue bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, and monitoring equipment.
Develops and oversees emergency medical and rescue training, public education and other related educational and functional duties.
Teaches various swimming skills and basic diving for all age groups. Prepares material for classes being taught. Ensures the safety of all patrons in the class.
Ensures all maintenance work, water chemical testing, pool vacuuming, filtration, and equipment are within the scope required by preventative medicine standards.
Serves as the subject matter expert on aquatics for the installation.
Program Management and Administration (includes but not limited to):
Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings within the assigned program(s) to make maximum use of resources, consistent with military mission and with the principles of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program development.
Assists the Fitness Program Director in periodically updating the departmental strategic plan and reports.
Assists in projecting income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories, cost controls, patron counts and maintains related records and reports.
Seeks ways to directly connect departmental plans to current CNIC, MWR priorities including recruitment and retention.
Coordinates program efforts with other Fitness Division team members.
Works closely with other MWR departmental personnel in regards to scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines.
Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be cosponsored.
Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan to include public relation duties (e.g., preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, brochures, etc.).
Arranges for equipment, supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
Ensures programs, operations, and use of equipment are conducted within all prescribed sanitation, and health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.
Assists in implementing an effective written safety/risk management plan and procedures for emergency care for participants; schedules training/certification classes in First Aid/CPR training for appropriate personnel.
Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities, and reports concerns to the immediate supervisor.
Prepares training manuals/material, operating manuals, and conducts staff meetings and training.
Schedules recreation facilities and supervises condition of facilities.
Provides clerical support, program registration, answers telephones, and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies; responds to public inquiries about the facility.
Assists with reservations, contracts, and access list for various fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities.
Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
Directs work to be accomplished by staff.
Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
Participates in section staffing decisions.
Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary.
Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable.
Satisfactorily complete all background checks to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
Incumbent must be able to work varied work schedules to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship
Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possess the following:
Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out fitness, aquatics, and/or sports programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to specific needs of the community to be served.
Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policies and procedures governing the recreational activity certifications.
Knowledge of both, NAF, and appropriated fund (APF) funding, government procurement procedures, cash handling procedures, fiscal, personnel, material and cash management.
Knowledge of various specialty equipment, both resale and fixed assets to ensure quality material exists to enhance programs.
Knowledge of the roles of the lifeguards during a coordinated rescue scene for the safety of the rescuers and the victim.
Knowledge of the beach environment (e.g., marine life, beach and water hazard) is required for waterfront lifeguard positions.
Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing and adjust chemical imbalances and document the results.
Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive fitness, aquatics, and/or sports program that includes a variety of fitness and/or aquatics activities and/or individual and team sports which meets the needs of the participating community.
Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing available community resources.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and other operating systems used in the program area.
Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Education
When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package.
Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.
All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
*If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Additional information
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and/or education.
The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MWR_Recruitment@fe.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required
Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: NO
W/SOFA
U.S. Citizenship Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Public Trust positions (sensitive positions) require U.S. Citizenship.
Seeking SOFA
U.S. Citizenship Requirements:
If Seeking SOFA Sponsorship, must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Public Trust positions (sensitive positions) require U.S. Citizenship.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:
One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
Experience in Department of Defense/Department of the Navy Aquatics programs
Experience in developing, planning, conducting, leading classes and carrying out comprehensive Aquatics Program to meet the needs of participating community.
Knowledge of and experience in procurement, accounting systems and inventory control
Experience in promoting Aquatics events and programs.
Possession of relevant certificates and/or related education.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
Resume or NAF Application Form
Proof of SOFA Status. Acceptable supporting documents include:
PCS Orders (Applicants' name must be listed as approved dependent) (Military)
Family Entry Approval/Dependent Entry Approval (Military)
Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
Proof of Education (if required under "Qualifications Required") such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position
If you are a current Federal employee, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Note: Applications missing any required document will not be eligible for consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on FIRST CUT OFF 04/08/2024 OR 04/25/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US
Next steps
Please ensure that your resume and supporting documents contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume and supporting documents do not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job.
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date. Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
Resume or NAF Application Form
Proof of SOFA Status. Acceptable supporting documents include:
PCS Orders (Applicants' name must be listed as approved dependent) (Military)
Family Entry Approval/Dependent Entry Approval (Military)
Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
Proof of Education (if required under "Qualifications Required") such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position
If you are a current Federal employee, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Note: Applications missing any required document will not be eligible for consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on FIRST CUT OFF 04/08/2024 OR 04/25/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US
Next steps
Please ensure that your resume and supporting documents contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume and supporting documents do not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job.
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date. Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
